2007 Infiniti QX56

Safety

The 2007 Infiniti QX56 offers an extensive list of standard safety features, including standard supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover to all three rows, side-impact supplemental air bags (front seat-mounted), an Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor and front seat Active Head Restraints.

The QX56 design also includes Zone Body construction with front and rear crushable zones, 3-point front seat belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters, 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants (including center position) and LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor system.

Advanced Airbag System

Helping to protect all three rows of passengers, the QX56 features an array of advanced air bags. Up front, the driver and the front-passenger air bags adjust their rate of deployment based on impact severity and seat belt usage. Seat-mounted side-impact air bags move with the front seat to help maintain optimum positioning at all times. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags help protects outboard occupants in all three rows during certain side collisions and rollover.

Rollover protection

The QX56 is equipped with a sensor that can help detect an impending rollover, if one is deemed imminent; the system deploys the roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags to help provide enhanced occupant protection.

Advanced Braking Technologies

Brake Assist helps apply maximum brake force in emergency braking situations. The available Preview function uses the Intelligent Cruise Control laser sensors to detect a rapidly slowing vehicle ahead, and then pre-pressurizes the braking system in anticipation of emergency braking.

Enhanced Control

In an evasive maneuver, holding to your steered course is paramount. If the vehicle begins to under steer or overseers, Vehicle Dynamic Control applies brake pressure to individual wheels and reduces engine output to help keep you on the track. And the Traction Control System senses wheels pin and automatically reduce engine output and breaks the spinning wheel for a surer foothold while accelerating.
 

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2007 Infiniti QX56 highlights

Body

• Sophisticated body design with chrome “waterfall” style grille, elegant chrome 7-spoke wheels and body side cladding (integrated towing hardware available on RWD models)
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights, LED tail and brake lights, integrated halogen fog lamps (in front fascia)
• Long wheelbase (123.2”) and a highly manageable overall length (206.9”)
• Standard power folding outside mirrors with heat, electrochromic auto-dimming, power adjust and integrated turn signal
• Standard roof rack and running boards
• Power-operated flip-out rear quarter windows
• Standard power-operated rear liftgate with opening rear glass
• Skid plates for oil pan, transfer case and fuel tank (on 4WD models)
• Rear Proximity Sensor (reverse sonar)
• New color – Pacific Sapphire

Engine and Driveline

• Enhanced 5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 320 horsepower at 4,900 RPM and 393 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 RPM
• Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, single-stage timing chain
• Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with tow/haul modes, gated floor shifter for enhanced shift control when towing
• Fully boxed, high-strength steel F-Alpha frame
• Infiniti All-Mode 4WD system with RWD/4HI/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case (4WD models)
• Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Brake Activated Limited-Slip Traction Control (includes deactivation switch)
• 9,000-pound maximum towing capacity on RWD (8,900 pounds on 4WD)
• Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with warning display

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
• Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• 7-spoke 18x8J chromed aluminum-alloy wheels and 265/70R18 SUV tires
• 4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
• Available Preview Braking

Interior Features

• Standard fold-flat 2nd row captain’s chairs with integrated armrest, 60/40 split 3rd row bench, available fold-flat 2nd row bench seat
• Front and 2nd row heated seats
• Standard Sojourner® leather-appointed seating surfaces, thick Tuscano carpeting
• Leather, Wood and aluminum steering wheel trim, aluminum instrument panel finisher, Dark Macore or Blonde Apaya real wood trim
• Fine Vision instrument illumination and signature Infiniti analog clock
• Dual-zone electronically controlled climate control
• Rear air conditioning with dual controls (front and rear), rear heater duct
• 10-way power adjustable drivers seat, 8-way power front passenger seat
• Standard DVD-based Infiniti Navigation System with 7.0-inch LCD screen
• Standard Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
• Full-Length overhead console with lights for each passenger
• Fold-down front passenger seat featuring cup holders and recessed "work area"
• Available DVD Mobile Entertainment System with wireless headphones and remote-control
• Standard RearView Monitor
• Standard Bose® audio system: 10 speakers, AM/FM/6-CD/mp3 capability and steering wheel audio controls; available satellite radio with choice of XM® or Sirius™
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
• Available Intelligent Cruise Control (option package)

Safety and Security

• Standard supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for all three rows
• Standard side-impact supplemental air bags (front seat mounted)
• Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor
• Zone Body construction with front and rear crushable zones
• 3-point front seat belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters
• 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center position
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
• Front seat Active Head Restraints

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Pricing

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2007 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $49,950 and $53,050 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD. These prices represent a $150 and $250 increase respectively over the 2006 models.

Packages

Entertainment System Package $1600
Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System with:

• Ceiling-mounted, flip-down 7-inch color screen
• Front console-mounted DVD player
• Wireless remote
• Two pairs of wireless headphones

Sunroof Package $1200

• Power sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch open/close
• Tilt feature
• Sliding sunshade

Split Bench Package

• Second-row split bench seat increases seating capacity to eight (replaces captain’s chairs and removable second-row center console)

Tow Package $350

• Class IV hitch receiver
• 7-pin wiring harness plug

Options

Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking - $800

• Computerized laser sensors and a digital range finder help identify vehicles ahead while automatically maintaining the driver-selected preset following distance

Satellite Radio (Choice of XM or SIRIUS Service Providers) - $350

• Premium audio system equipped to broadcast XM® or SIRIUS™ satellite radio
• Choose from a wide variety of music, news and entertainment
• Digital-quality sound
• Coast-to-coast reception

Front Splash Guards (2-piece) - $125

• Help reduce dirt spray on lower body panels while helping to prevent nicks and scratches caused by road debris under all weather conditions
• Contoured to match wheel openings, and color-matched to exterior paint
• Add value and style, and help protect your resale value

Carpeted Cargo Mat - $80

• Durable, high-density, cut-pile nylon carpet with serged nylon edging
• Non-slip, moisture-resistant backing
• Helps provide superior spill protection and wear characteristics

Accessories

Satellite Radio (XM or SIRIUS) - $350

• Audio system equipped to broadcast XM® or SIRIUS™ satellite radio
• Roof-top antenna
• Choose from a wide variety of music, news and entertainment
• Enjoy digital-quality sound from coast to coast

Carpeted Floor Mats (replacement) - $120

• Help protect your vehicle’s carpeting
• All mats feature a non-slip backing with carpet-locking nibs to help hold mats in place
• Driver’s mat features a grommet/hook retention system

All-season Floor Mats - $110

• Help protect your vehicle’s carpeting
• Deep-ribbed channels trap dirt, mud, snow and water
• Driver’s mat features a grommet/hook retention system

In-cabin Microfilter (replacement) - $35

• Filters outside air introduced by the air conditioning system
• Reduces road dust, pollen and other air pollutants
• Recommended replacement 12 months or 15,000 miles

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Conclusions

Is true that the QX56 is more about luxury than sports, but this doesn’t mean it is more a crossover than a SUV. With one of the most powerful V8 engines in its class, the QX56 is the perfect choice for driving in luxurious comfort.

On the road this extra luxury and extra large SUV is smooth and quiet, even if you wouldn’t expect that from a car of its size. Featuring a four-wheel independent suspension and a smooth five-speed automatic, the QX45 is one of the most capable SUVs. You will benefit (as standard on the 2007 models) from the electronic stability control and traction control and ABS technology, both helping you to maintain control in emergency handling situations.

Its Competitors

The first one is the Cadillac Escalade, another SUV that stands for luxury. Priced at $55.570, the Escalade is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine with an output of 403 hp. It also eats up to eight passengers while towing up to 7,400 pounds (the QX56 up to 9000 pounds). Offered in either 2WD or 4WD model, the Escalade features a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control sends the power to the pavement. Is powerful than the QX56, but is also $5000 expensive.

The second big competitor is Lincoln Navigator, another statement for luxury. The 2007 Lincoln Navigator’s distinctive design combines power and refinement to deliver Lincoln luxury. Lincoln Navigator looks powerful and capable without looking pretentious. With powerful exterior lines and impressive new interior, the 2007 Navigator has a MSRP of $45.850. Is powered by a 5.4 liter V8 engine with an output of 300 hp mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Compared with the QX56 is cheaper, but it has also less power.

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